Political Quotes

John Mica

The Public Record

John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.

Quotes by year · 199420171,881 total · peak 2013 (442)
1994: 21 quotes1999: 2 quotes2004: 2 quotes2005: 1 quote2009: 70 quotes2010: 35 quotes2011: 182 quotes2012: 351 quotes2013: 442 quotes2014: 281 quotes2015: 220 quotes2016: 271 quotes2017: 3 quotes
Oct 29, 2013

I think the American people are sort of fed up with this.

congress.gov
Oct 29, 2013

All this money, instead of it being paid vacations for VA employees, as others have said, could have been spent in many, many better ways.

congress.gov
Oct 29, 2013

Outrageous spending to look at the outrageous spending.

congress.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida, the Honorable Gus Bilirakis, another Florida colleague, and he also has a district that is adjacent to Mr. Young's. {time} 2000

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Miami, Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart, another Florida colleague, who is also a gentleman who served with Mr. Young distinguishably on the Appropriations Committee.

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I thank the gentlelady. Mr. Young was respected not only by his Republican peers and colleagues but by peers on both sides of the aisle. So I am pleased now to yield to a senior member of the Florida delegation on the other side of the…

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

Thank you. Now, in continuing hearing from the leadership of our delegation, I am pleased to yield to the chairman of the Florida delegation, the gentleman whose district is adjacent to Mr. Young's, to the south, Mr. Vern Buchanan.

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I am pleased now to recognize another colleague across the aisle. Again, Bill Young's friendships and his service included everyone in the House of Representatives and in the Congress, so I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady…

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I thank the gentleman. We are also pleased to have with us tonight a distinguished leader of the Florida delegation and now the dean of the Florida delegation--our senior member--to pay tribute to Bill Young. I yield to the gentlelady from…

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I am now pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), again, reaching across the aisle with the respect and esteem in which Mr. Young was held.

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

At this time I will yield back my time with the intent of relinquishing the balance of the time to one of the leaders from Florida and also a member of the Appropriations Committee, Mr. Crenshaw. I yield back the balance of my time.

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

I am very pleased tonight to lead a Special Order in memory of the life and service of our dear friend, our colleague from Florida, Mr. Bill Young. We will hear from members of the Florida delegation and also from leaders from the…

govinfo.gov

Politicians like John Mica